What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=2∣x−10∣ into the graph of g(x)=2∣x−10∣−3?Choices:(A) translation 3 units up(B) translation 3 units down(C) translation 3 units left(D) translation 3 units right
Q. What kind of transformation converts the graph of f(x)=2∣x−10∣ into the graph of g(x)=2∣x−10∣−3?Choices:(A) translation 3 units up(B) translation 3 units down(C) translation 3 units left(D) translation 3 units right
Compare Functions: To determine the type of transformation from f(x) to g(x), we need to compare the two functions and see how they differ. The function f(x)=2∣x−10∣ is being transformed into g(x)=2∣x−10∣−3. We can see that the only difference between f(x) and g(x) is the subtraction of 3 from the entire function.
Identify Difference: Since the subtraction of 3 affects the entire function, it means that every y-value of the graph of f(x) is decreased by 3 to get the corresponding y-value of the graph of g(x). This is a vertical shift.
Vertical Shift Down: A vertical shift down by 3 units is represented by subtracting 3 from the function. Therefore, the transformation that converts f(x) into g(x) is a translation 3 units down.
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